Junet hits out at Sifuna’s party, cites Raila’s 40-year political journey
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has criticised the formation of new political parties, saying it would take decades to build an outfit with the national reach of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking at an ODM delegates meeting in Funyula, Busia County, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Junet said Raila Odinga spent 40 years building […]
Junet Mohamed, an MP representing Suna East, has criticized the establishment of new political parties in Kenya, warning that it takes decades to develop an organization with the nationwide influence of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). During an ODM delegates meeting in Funyula, Busia County, on October 11, 2026, Junet highlighted how Raila Odinga spent 40 years building the party to its current size, urging politicians not to expect rapid success with new political entities.
He stated, “Chama cha ODM kilimchukua Baba Raila Amolo Odinga miaka 40 kufikisha mahali kimefika saa hii. Sasa wewe unaanzisha chama saa hii kama hii kuku ya broilers unatembea nayo town; chama kama hicho si utahitaji miaka 40 nyingine ifike kama ODM na ikifika hapo dunia itakua imeisha na Yesu amerudi.” This comment was made in response to the formation of The Equitable Party (TEP) by allies of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on October 4, with Sifuna named as the party's leader and presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
Junet emphasized the importance of political organization and mobilization in building a national party, citing ODM’s roots in various regions, including the Coast, Northern Kenya, Nairobi, Nyanza, Western, and parts of the Rift Valley. TEP’s launch has contributed to the political shifts occurring before the 2027 elections. Junet also advocated for a balanced power-sharing agreement between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), stating, “Tutagawa serikali ya President William Ruto nusu kwa nusu,” and requesting support from Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for the proposal.
He cautioned against joining smaller parties due to the potential difficulty in securing influential positions within Parliament, drawing on his own experience as a former Minority Whip and current Minority Leader. Junet pledged free, fair, and transparent ODM nominations for the 2027 elections, promising that candidates with popular backing would be successful, and advised those who lose to accept the results and seek alternative opportunities.
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